What is reduced hemoglobin?
Disease description:
During a skin examination, the doctor mentioned “reduced hemoglobin.” I would like to know: What is reduced hemoglobin?
Hello,
“Reduced hemoglobin test” likely refers to the methemoglobin reduction test, which is one of the laboratory tests used to diagnose glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency. G6PD deficiency is a hereditary hemolytic disorder caused by an enzymatic defect in red blood cells, leading to hemolytic anemia—also known as a red blood cell enzyme disorder.
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